What is the origin of the name Talmage?

Talmage is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Talmage?

Talmage is currently ranked #6766 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Talmage

TAL-mij

Popularity

#6766

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

2,281

Peak Year

#52 in 1922

First Recorded

1881

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname, possibly derived from a place name meaning 'pool' or 'lake'.

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Talmage Holt
American college football coach.
James Talmage
American religious leader and author.

Nicknames

Tal Mage

Similar Names

Tanner Garrett Forrest Wallace

Personality Traits

StrongReliableIndependentReserved

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